ARUBA HONEYMOONS
Smallest but most popular of the ABC trio of Dutch Islands, is ringed with powdery white beaches, blessed with great year round weather, gentle tropical breezes and non-stop adventures to share. You can find everything from an ostrich farm to a great place to windsurf. Distinctive Divi Divi trees whose flattened branches go in the wind's direction are trademarks of this island where you'll feel at home right away and find more to do than you can fit in to one visit.Here's a list of great things to do in Aruba based on user reviews from around the web.
WHERE TO STAY:
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Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa:
Weddings are about new beginnings and a picture perfect honeymoon is one of the best ways to start your new life together.
The island of Aruba, just 2.5 hours from Miami and 4.5 hours from New York and Boston by air, is a great setting for romance. Find cool trade winds and an average year-round temperature of 82 degrees.
A favorite among honeymooners is the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa, located on the most pristine beach on the island - Palm Beach, the hub of Aruba's new shopping, dining and entertainment center.
The AAA Four-Diamond Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa is a glistening 15-acre oasis surrounded by fragrant gardens, exotic lagoons, and cascading waterfalls. This tropical haven features a $30 million renovation that includes 355 recently updated elegantly appointed guest accommodations, each with private balcony and terrace including 40 Plaza Club rooms and 32 suites. Every room has been enhanced with new furnishings and amenities including I-Home clock radios, 42-inch plasma TVs, Simmons Luxury Plush EverNu mattresses and a new bedding and linen standard that feature a luxury duvet cover, contemporary accents, and 300-count 2x2 basket-weave sheets and pillowcases. Every room has been enhanced with computerized climate-control systems with dehumidifiers for ultimate comfort. Additionally, all of the resort’s windows and doors have been replaced by double-pane "airport quality" glass for a soundproof experience.
Guests will experience a new sense of arrival with magnificent views of the ocean, beach, and pool the moment they arrive. Fine dining is a hallmark at the Radisson, and its AAA Four Diamond restaurant, Sunset Grille, has been refurbished with new furnishings, kitchen equipment, glassware, and china. Additionally, the interior sports a new color scheme and has been refreshed in order to maximize indoor and outdoor seating. Mira Solo Martini and Wine Bar has undergone a refresh with soft-goods enhancements and redesigned space that will maximize guests' waterfront experience.
Splash in one of the two zero-entry freeform pools and play in the 16,000-square foot casino. Oceanfront Larimar Spa is a sanctuary for balancing the body and mind and features ten treatment rooms, a comprehensive menu of spa services and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Landscaping throughout the resort has been refreshed with new plantings and manicuring to accentuate the tropical environment. The resort is central to the new shopping, dining and entertainment district, and Tierra del Sol Championship Golf Course.Four-diamond all-inclusive packages, as well as special spa, romance and dive packages combine the resort's most-often requested activities.
Address: J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 81, Palm Beach.
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Tel: 011 297-586-6555, 800 395-7046 Toll Free
Fax: 001 297-586-3260
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A TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice as one of the Top 10 Most Romantic Resorts in the World.
Sophisticated and stylish, the Aruba Bucuti Beach Resort is located on Eagle Beach, one of the Caribbean's top 10 "Dream Beaches of the World". Bucuti is also Aruba's only refined and tranquil boutique resort experience without children. Known as a Fodor's 'Choice', a Frommer's 'Find' and included on Expedia's 'Select' list, Bucuti is the choice for honeymoons and destination weddings.
All Bucuti and Tara Beach Suite guest rooms offer a microwave, mini-bar, refrigerator, in-room safe, hair dryer, iron and board, free net books, free broadband wireless internet, iPod docking stations and large balcony or terrace. Resort facilities include a romantic open-air restaurant; mini-market; guest business center; Wifi broadband internet connectivity free throughout guestrooms, public areas and the beach; guest laundry; fitness center; a fresh water pool; Jacuzzi; car rental desk and multilingual concierge staff. Located adjacent to the resort is a shopping plaza with twenty-five shops, a variety of restaurants, bars and a world-class casino.
Address: L.G. Smith Blvd. #55B, Eagle Beach
Tel: (297) 583-1100 Toll free: 1-888-4-BUCUTI
Fax: (297) 582-5272.
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Holiday Inn Resort
Wedding and celebrations are special and we make them exceptional with innovative menu planning, color coordinated decorations, exciting entertainment, a comfortable home for all of your guests and more. Whether it's a getaway wedding, honeymoon or renewal of vows for just the two of you, or a fun–filled celebration including cherished family and friends, we promise to guide you each step of the way and ensure that your wedding, honeymoon or vow renewal, large or small, is perfect in every way. We even have a 'Free Caribbean Wedding'… weddings are our forte!
Phone: +297-586-3600
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A tropical oasis of authentic island hospitality amidst the hustle and bustle of the Aruba's Palm Beach high-rise and casino resorts.
The Mill Resort features casual elegance and spacious comfort set within lush tropical gardens. Spacious rooms and apartment suites, most with fully equipped kitchen facilities, create the perfect Honeymoon vacation atmosphere.
At the center of the resort, a tropical pool deck with two pools and a poolside bar featuring daily Happy Hours & weekly entertainment, while The Garden Café Restaurant offers affordable dining throughout the day.
A full service Health Spa and fitness room, or a poolside massage for relaxation and the ultimate treat. Our tennis pro can improve your game on two recently renovated courts – lighted for night play.
Beach access is available across the street at The Mill's Beach section with chaise lounges, Tiki Huts and beach attendant. Complimentary Beach Shuttle service provided through-out the day.
The Mill Resort is located in Palm Beach and within walking distance of many hotels, casinos and restaurants.
For Information & Reservations call:
Toll Free: (800) 992-2015 or + 1 (401) 847-4720
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Welcome to the Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort, Aruba's intimate Beachfront Hotel & Picturesque Wedding Destination. Your unique honeymoon experience awaits! Our Aruba hotel's beautiful Dutch Colonial architecture and our superb location on famous Eagle Beach, with its pristine white sand and turquoise blue waters, will take your breath away.
Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort has always shown great dedication to providing the highest levels of service to our guests. Our Exclusive Honeymoon Suites are located on the ground floor with ocean view, a separate living area with kitchenette, large bedroom, and luxurious bathroom with a Jacuzzi for two persons, a separate shower, and double sinks. Newlyweds will be pampered with our romantic honeymoon packages.
What better place than our charming and picturesque Aruba beach resort to create your special memories?
Call us today for our exclusive Romance Packages. We are here to ensure the honeymoon of a lifetime and look forward to welcoming you to Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort.
Please visit www.amsterdammanor.com/honeymoons & reserve your honeymoon today!
Telephone: +297-527-1100/ 1-800-969-2310 (Toll Free)
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HONEYMOON TRAVEL TIPS:
- Average year round temperature is 82 degrees F.
- Area code: 297
- A big bonus: Upon departure, American citizens clear customs in Aruba, which means
there are no more customs or immigration formalities when you land.
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Aruba is a very popular island for honeymooners. Book your room at least 6 months in
advance.
- Some local businesses give honeymooners special discounts. Look for the "One Cool Honeymoon" program.
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The local language is a melodic mix of Dutch, Spanish and English called Papiamento but everyone speaks English.
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The official currency is the Aruban Florin, which is tied to the US dollar, so US currency is accepted everywhere, but change might be given in Florins.
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Taxis are easy to find (Look for TX on the license plate) but set the fare before entering.
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If a Service Charge is not included, a 10% tip is customary.
DON’T MISS:
- Take a trip to the deep together in the Atlantis Submarine. It takes 48 passengers 95-150
ft. below the sea. There are more than enough portholes for everyone to get a close up
glimpse of colorful marine life. Reservations must be made a day in advance:
011 297 583-6090
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Rent a kayak from Aruba Kayak Adventure for a memorable half a day that starts with
a lesson and then leaves you alone together to paddle along to discover mangroves and
caves. You can stop for lunch at De Palm Island where you can borrow snorkel gear
to watch tropical fish. (297) 587 7722.
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Enjoy a sunset happy hour with live music in the background at MooMBA on Palm Beach.
- Try your newlywed luck at one of the lively casinos.
ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS:
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THE SCREAMING EAGLE: A sexy, casual, "in" place with truly great dishes such as tuna tartare with soft shell crab and fresh local grouper with ginger risotto. Address: 228 J.E. Irausquin Blvd.
Telephone: 297-587-8201
E-mail: info@screaming-eagle.net
Website: www.screaming-eagle.net
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YEMANJA WOODFIRED GRILL: A fine dining experience which can be enjoyed on a romantic outside terrace or in the cool of the inside dining room. Menu highlights are the Black Angus beef or the locally caught seafood lovingly prepared on the woodfired grill. Special diets can be accommodated here. Closed Sundays. Address: Wilhelminastraat #2, Oranjestad.
Telephone: 297-588-4711
E-mail: info@yemanja-aruba.com
Website: www.yemanja-aruba.com
BEST BUDGET BET
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QUE PASA RESTAURANT BAR & ART GALLERY: Tucked into an old plantation-style house, this is good value and a great place to sample local fish dishes. Address: Wilhelminastraadt #18, Oranjestad.
Telephone: 297-583-4888
Website:www.quepasaaruba.com/
DESTINATION WEDDINGS:
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Holiday Inn Resort
At the Holiday Inn Resort Aruba we know that no two brides are the same. Each has different tastes, styles and wedding daydreams. Some like traditional ceremonies complete with all the elements. Some like a more casual service - standing on the beach with their toes in the sand. Whatever your inspiration is, we have designed our packages and additional services with your dreams in mind and can tailor-make your ceremony to suit your wishes and your budget. We even have a 'Free Caribbean Wedding'… weddings are our forte!
Phone: +297-586-3600
Email:
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Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa:
Weddings are about new beginnings and a picture perfect honeymoon is one of the best ways to start your new life together.The island of Aruba, just 2.5 hours from Miami and 4.5 hours from New York and Boston by air, is a great setting for romance. Find cool trade winds and an average year-round temperature of 82 degrees.
A favorite among honeymooners is the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa, located on the most pristine beach on the island - Palm Beach, the hub of Aruba's new shopping, dining and entertainment center.
The AAA Four-Diamond Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa is a glistening 15-acre oasis surrounded by fragrant gardens, exotic lagoons, and cascading waterfalls. This tropical haven features a $30 million renovation that includes 355 recently updated elegantly appointed guest accommodations, each with private balcony and terrace including 40 Plaza Club rooms and 32 suites. Every room has been enhanced with new furnishings and amenities including I-Home clock radios, 42-inch plasma TVs, Simmons Luxury Plush EverNu mattresses and a new bedding and linen standard that feature a luxury duvet cover, contemporary accents, and 300-count 2x2 basket-weave sheets and pillowcases. Every room has been enhanced with computerized climate-control systems with dehumidifiers for ultimate comfort. Additionally, all of the resort’s windows and doors have been replaced by double-pane "airport quality" glass for a soundproof experience.
Guests will experience a new sense of arrival with magnificent views of the ocean, beach, and pool the moment they arrive. Fine dining is a hallmark at the Radisson, and its AAA Four Diamond restaurant, Sunset Grille, has been refurbished with new furnishings, kitchen equipment, glassware, and china. Additionally, the interior sports a new color scheme and has been refreshed in order to maximize indoor and outdoor seating. Mira Solo Martini and Wine Bar has undergone a refresh with soft-goods enhancements and redesigned space that will maximize guests' waterfront experience.
Splash in one of the two zero-entry freeform pools and play in the 16,000-square foot casino. Oceanfront Larimar Spa is a sanctuary for balancing the body and mind and features ten treatment rooms, a comprehensive menu of spa services and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Landscaping throughout the resort has been refreshed with new plantings and manicuring to accentuate the tropical environment. The resort is central to the new shopping, dining and entertainment district, and Tierra del Sol Championship Golf Course.
Four-diamond all-inclusive packages, as well as special spa, romance and dive packages combine the resort's most-often requested activities.
Address: J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 81, Palm Beach.
Email:
Tel: 011 297-586-6555, 800 395-7046 Toll Free
Fax: 001 297-586-3260
Website:
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A tropical oasis of authentic island hospitality amidst the hustle and bustle of the Aruba's Palm Beach high-rise and casino resorts.
The Mill Resort features casual elegance and spacious comfort set within lush tropical gardens. Spacious rooms and apartment suites, most with fully equipped kitchen facilities, create the perfect Honeymoon vacation atmosphere.
At the center of the resort, a tropical pool deck with two pools and a poolside bar featuring daily Happy Hours & weekly entertainment, while The Garden Cafe Restaurant offers affordable dining throughout the day.
A full service Health Spa and fitness room, or a poolside massage for relaxation and the ultimate treat. Our tennis pro can improve your game on two recently renovated courts - lighted for night play.
Beach access is available across the street at The Mill's Beach section with chaise lounges, Tiki Huts and beach attendant. Complimentary Beach Shuttle service provided through-out the day.
The Mill Resort is located in Palm Beach and within walking distance of many hotels, casinos and restaurants.
For Information & Reservations call:
Toll Free: (800) 992-2015 or + 1 (401) 847-4720
Website: -
Welcome to the Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort, Aruba's intimate Beachfront Hotel & Picturesque Wedding Destination. Your unique honeymoon experience awaits! Our Aruba hotel's beautiful Dutch Colonial architecture and our superb location on famous Eagle Beach, with its pristine white sand and turquoise blue waters, will take your breath away.
Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort has always shown great dedication to providing the highest levels of service to our guests. Our Exclusive Honeymoon Suites are located on the ground floor with ocean view, a separate living area with kitchenette, large bedroom, and luxurious bathroom with a Jacuzzi for two persons, a separate shower, and double sinks. Newlyweds will be pampered with our romantic honeymoon packages.
What better place than our charming and picturesque Aruba beach resort to create your special memories?
Call us today for our exclusive Romance Packages. We are here to ensure the honeymoon of a lifetime and look forward to welcoming you to Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort.
Please visit www.amsterdammanor.com/honeymoons & reserve your honeymoon today!
Telephone: +297-527-1100/ 1-800-969-2310 (Toll Free)
Email:
Website:Follow us on facebook
